WTA Rankings Watch: October 18, 2010

The victors in both Linz and Osaka made upward moves this week. 

First is Ana Ivanovic, this year's Linz titlist, moves three places to #26.  At least now she's in the seeded list, in time for the Australian Open next year. 

Andrea Petkovic, a semifinalist in Linz, moves four places to #32, also within striking distance of the seeded players for the a Grand Slam.

Patty Schnyder, a finalist in Linz, moves four places to #43.  Osaka finalist, Kimiko Date Krumm, moves eight places to #48.  Date Krumm is back in the Top 50 again, and at the age of 40, at that!  Impressive! 

In the Top 100, Osaka champion, Tamarine Tanasugarn, moves 32 places up to #62.  She's the biggest mover this week in the WTA rankings.  Finally, Simona Halep of Romania move fourteen places to #82, most likely due to an ITF championship.